Growth and Maintenance

The L.O.C. Method – Leave-In/Liquid, Oil, Cream

If you are like most parents that struggle to keep their curly kids’ hair moisturized, then you might want to try the LOC method (Leave-In/Liquid, Oil, Cream). The LOC method has been praised by tons of parents for its ability to keep hair moisturized for days on end. The name signifies the order in which products should be applied to the hair. This layering of products ensures maximum moisture retention by using oils and butters to seal moisture in as they are notorious for their ability to prevent water from evaporating from the hair shaft. To start using the LOC method, follow these simple steps while using the suggested LOC method products:

Leave-In Conditioner

Applying a pH-balanced leave-in conditioner is important because it closes the cuticles of your child’s hair shaft. This ensures that all the nutrients and moisture that you added during washing and conditioning don’t escape. It also leaves your child’s hair super soft and alleviates breakage due to dry hair.Some great leave-in conditioners to use in your child’s hair regimen are:

Oil

Oil helps seal in moisture. Apply a thin layer of oil to your hair to help lock in the moisture. Common oils are coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and Jamaican black castor oil.Some great oils to use in your child’s hair regimen are:

I just started using Jamaican castor oil. It is quite thick to apply on my daughters entire head,so I only put it on the spots that needs growing. Is there anything you suggest I do to make it easier to apply to her whole head?

Thank you so much for this article — I really appreciate that it gives specific product recommendations. Often I read articles that tell me to buy a particular kind of product, but I don’t know exactly what to buy. We will definitely be trying this method.

I just bought Jamaica black Castro oil,shea moisture African black soap conditioner,Shea moisture jbco strengthen grow and restore shampoo,shea moisture leave in conditioner,pure coconut oil,olive oil..for my little girls hair pls tel me how to use them on her hair and if there is any other one I need to add pls let me know..waiting for ur reply….

Trying to make my daughter hair grow natural, i have conbine pure coconut oil and castor together i apply on the roots and massage when i finish i put cantu conditions for kids in her hair and twisted is there anything else i should use to help it grow because she had a perm over a year her hair is very thick but have came out with not using perm she is 11 yrs and i am trying my best not to go but to perm. Please advised thanks concerned parent

I’m learning to keep my 1 year olds hair moisturized. Can I use Shea Moisture Kids extra-moisturizing Detangler which has deionized water as step 1? Also what’s the best option for a butter based moisturizer for step 3, I have Shea Moisture Kids Curling Butter Cream, Shea Moisture Kids Nourish &Hydrate Styling Smoothie or Shea Moisture Ultra Healing All Over Hydration 100% Raw Shea Butter? Thank for any help you can give me.

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